UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI Columbia . Kansas City . Rolla . St ... · • MoExcels proposal up to $20.0 million as part of the MDHE process and request appropriated funds as needed; (3)

Board of Curators Meeting 1 June 20-21, 2019

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI Columbia . Kansas City . Rolla . St. Louis

BOARD OF CURATORS

Minutes of the Board of Curators Meeting June 20-21, 2019

Columbia, Missouri Board of Curator committee meetings were held June 11 and 12, 2019 in conjunction with this Board meeting. BOARD OF CURATORS MEETING – PUBLIC SESSION 9:00 A.M. Intercampus Faculty Council Roundtable by Invitation with the

Board of Curators and President Location: North 201 C, Memorial Union A meeting of the University of Missouri Board of Curators was convened in public session at 10:05 A.M., on Thursday, June 20, 2019, in North 201 A and B of the Memorial Student Union on the University of Missouri-Columbia campus, Columbia, Missouri, pursuant to public notice given of said meeting. Curator Jon T. Sundvold, Chair of the Board of Curators, presided over the meeting. Present The Honorable Julia G. Brncic The Honorable Darryl M. Chatman The Honorable Jamie L. Farmer The Honorable Maurice B. Graham The Honorable Jeffrey L. Layman The Honorable John R. Phillips The Honorable Phillip H. Snowden The Honorable David L. Steelman The Honorable Jon T. Sundvold Also Present


Dr. Mun Y. Choi, President Mr. Stephen J. Owens, General Counsel Ms. Cindy Harmon, Secretary of the Board of Curators Mr. Avery Welker, Student Representative to the Board of Curators Dr. C. Mauli Agrawal, Chancellor, University of Missouri – Kansas City Dr. Gary K. Allen, Vice President for Information Technology Dr. Alexander Cartwright, Chancellor for University of Missouri-Columbia Mr. Jonathan Curtright, Chief Executive Officer, MU Health Ms. Kamrhan Farwell, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Ms. Marsha Fischer, Chief Human Resources Officer Dr. Thomas F. George, Chancellor for University of Missouri-St. Louis Dr. Steven W. Graham, Senior Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Ms. Christine Holt, Chief of Staff, UM System Mr. Kevin McDonald, Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Mark McIntosh, Vice President for Research and Economic Development Dr. Chris Maples, Interim Chancellor for Missouri University of Science and Technology Ms. Michelle Piranio, Interim Chief Audit Executive Mr. Ryan D. Rapp, Vice President for Finance Dr. Marshall Stewart, Vice Chancellor, Extension and Engagement Mr. Christian Basi, Director of Media Relations Media representatives 10:05 A.M. Public Session General Business University of Missouri Board Chair’s Report – presented by Chair Sundvold (slides on file) Chair Sundvold presented on strengths of UM System. Chair Sundvold recognized Curators’ Distinguished Professors and spoke to the strength of the Precision Health Initiative. Marshall Stewart discussed ways the University of Missouri System is responding to recent flooding and tornado damage in the state. University of Missouri System President’s Report – presented by President Choi (slides on file) President Choi recognized Presidential Excellence awardees and Presidential Engagement Fellows. President Choi also presented updates for the Research and Creative Works and Student Success Compacts


EQ Student Accelerator winner presentations were made by: Teanna Bass and Libby Martin from MU. Student Representative to the Board of Curators Report – Given the summer break for students, Avery Welker’s presentation was canceled. Consent Agenda

It was endorsed by President Choi, moved by Curator Graham and seconded by

Curator Brncic, that the following items be approved by consent agenda:

CONSENT AGENDA

Action 1. Minutes, April 11, 2019 Board of Curators Meeting 2. Minutes, April 11, 2019 Board of Curators Committee Meetings 3. Minutes, March 27, 2019 Board of Curators Special Meeting 4. Minutes, May 15, 2019 Board of Curators Special Meeting and Finance

Committee Meeting 5. Degrees, Summer Semester 2019 for all campuses 6. Project Approval, MU Gas Turbine Building – Chilled Water Plant

Addition 7. Project Approval, MU Library Depository – Construct Phase 2

1. Minutes, April 11, 2019 Board of Curators Meeting – as provided to the curators for

review and approval.

2. Minutes, April 11, 2019 Board of Curators Committee Meetings – as provided to the curators for review and approval.

3. Minutes, March 27, 2019 Board of Curators Special Meeting – as provided to the

curators for review and approval. 4. Minutes, May 15, 2019 Board of Curators Special Meeting and Finance Committee

Meeting – as provided to the curators for review and approval. 5. Degrees, Summer Semester 2019 for all campuses –

that the action of the President of the University of Missouri System in awarding degrees and certificates to candidates recommended by the various faculties and


committees of the four University of Missouri System campuses who fulfill the requirements for such degrees and certificates at the end of the Summer Semester 2019, shall be approved, and that the lists of said students who have been awarded degrees and certificates be included in the records of the meeting.

6. Project Approval, MU Gas Turbine Building – Chilled Water Plant Addition –

the project approval for the Gas Turbine Building – Chilled Water Addition, MU Funding of the project budget is from:

Reserve for Utility Expansion $ 5,490,400 Utility Maintenance & Repair Reserves $ 5,484,600 Campus Reserves $10,750,000

Total $21,725,000 7. Project Approval, MU Library Depository – Construct Phase 2

the project approval for the MU University of Missouri Library Depository– Construct Phase 2 Funding of the project budget is from:

Campus Reserves $7,000,000 Total $7,000,000

The motion carried unanimously (9-0) by voice vote with no abstentions. Board of Curators standing committee Chair reports began at 11:05 A.M. and concluded at 12:30 P.M. on Thursday, June 20, 2019. Committee actions were presented to the full Board for action following committee votes taken during committee meetings held the week of June 10, 2019. Finance Chair Report Curator Brncic provided an overview of committee business. UM Fiscal Year 2020 Operating Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan, UM – presented by Vice President Rapp (slides and information on file)

It was recommended by the respective Chancellors, endorsed by President Mun Y.

Choi, recommended by the Finance Committee, moved by Curator Brncic and seconded

by Curator Steelman, that the following recommendations be approved:


• that the President of the University System be authorized to develop the FY 20 budgets in accordance with the attached planning assumptions and financial summaries, which include the allocation of FY 20 state appropriations less 3.0% statutory withholdings.

• that the President of the University System be authorized to: (a) make required

changes to working capital and reserve funds and (b) make supplemental allocations within the funds available to the several campuses and programs, such allocations to be made on the basis of priority and need. The President will report periodically to the Board of Curators any material changes in sources and uses of current funds;

• that the operating budget for FY 20 and allocation as stated herein can be modified as necessary by the President to bring the same into harmony with the state appropriations as finally approved by the governor and any withholdings in excess of those shown above.

The motion carried unanimously (9-0) by voice vote with no abstentions. Fiscal Year 2021 State Appropriations Request for Operations, UM – presented by Vice President Rapp (slides and information on file)

It was recommended by Vice President Ryan Rapp, endorsed by President Mun Y.

Choi, recommended by the Finance Committee, moved by Curator Brncic and seconded

by Curator Graham, that the following recommendations be approved:

The President is authorized to file a request for state appropriations for operations as follows:

(1) Funding the Core Operations including line items of $426.52 million; (2) Submit new requests for the following estimated amounts with the President

having authority to adjust the amounts as he deems appropriate; any material deviation will be reviewed with the Board: • Equity Funding increase of $28.8 million; • Performance Funding increase of 2% or $8.32 million; • Facility Maintenance and Repair of $8.0 million; • MoExcels proposal up to $20.0 million as part of the MDHE process

and request appropriated funds as needed; (3) Submit Other Curator Programs Requests which includes core funding of

$7.78 million and new requests of approximately $0.43 million; and


(4) Submit requests in Accordance with Legislative Requirements of approximately $7.7 million.

The motion carried unanimously (9-0) by voice vote with no abstentions.

Fiscal Year 2021 State Capital Appropriations Request for Capital Improvements, UM – presented by Vice President Rapp

It was recommended by Chancellor Cartwright, Chancellor Agrawal, Interim

Chancellor Maples and Chancellor George, endorsed by President Choi, recommended

by the Finance Committee, moved by Curator Brncic and seconded by Curator Graham,

that the following action be approved:

That President Choi be authorized to submit to the appropriate state offices the University’s Fiscal Year 2021 State Capital Appropriations Request as shown on the accompanying schedule (and as on file with the minutes of this meeting).


Compensation and Human Resources Committee Meeting The only business in public session for this committee was a resolution for an Executive Session. Academic, Student Affairs and Research and Economic Development Chair Report Curator Chatman provided an overview of committee business. New Degree Proposal, Bachelors of Arts Constitutional Democracy, University of Missouri - Columbia – presented by Senior Associate Vice President Graham (information on file)

It was recommended by Sr. Associate Vice President Steve Graham, endorsed by

President Mun Choi, recommended by the Academic, Student Affairs, & RED Committee,

moved by Curator Chatman, seconded by Curator Snowden, that the following action be

approved:


that the University of Missouri - Columbia be authorized to submit the attached proposal (as on file with the minutes of this meeting) for a BA Constitutional Democracy to the Coordinating Board for Higher Education for approval.


Masters of Arts Atlantic History and Politics, University of Missouri - Columbia – presented by Senior Associate Vice President Graham (information on file)

It was recommended by Sr. Associate Vice President Steve Graham, endorsed by

President Mun Choi, recommended by the Academic, Student Affairs, & RED Committee,

moved by Curator Chatman, seconded by Curator Snowden, that the following action be

approved:

that the University of Missouri - Columbia be authorized to submit the attached proposal (as on file with the minutes of this meeting) for a MA Atlantic History and Politics to the Coordinating Board for Higher Education for approval.


Audit Committee Meeting Curator Layman provided time for discussion of committee business. Internal Audit and Consulting Annual Report, UM – presented by Michelle Piranio (information and slides on file for this information only item) Fiscal Year 2020 Risk Assessment and Internal Audit Plan, UM – presented by Michelle Piranio (information and slides on file)

It was recommended by Vice President Rapp, endorsed by President Choi,

recommended by the Audit Committee, moved by Curator Layman, seconded by Curator

Snowden, that the attached Fiscal Year 2020 Risk Assessment and Internal Audit Plan be

approved. The report presented is on file with the minutes of this meeting.


The motion carried unanimously (9-0) by voice vote with no abstentions. Health Affairs Chair Report Curator Graham provided an overview of committee business. Information 1. Quarterly Compliance Report, MU Health (information and slides on file) 2. Quarterly Financial Report, MU Health (information and slides on file)

MU Health Care Annual Report – presented by Jonathan Curtright and Interim Dean Steve Zweig (slides on file for this information item)

A report was presented that included:

• MU Health Care o Performance Metrics FY19 o Operational Excellence o Focus Now and Into the Future o MU Health Strategic Planning

• School of Medicine Update o MU School of Medicine Now and Into the Future o Strategic planning for research

12:30 P.M. Luncheon by invitation for the Board of Curators, President, General

Officers and Intercampus Staff Advisory Council Members North 214 B and C, Memorial Union 1:40 P.M. Reconvened Public Session A meeting of the University of Missouri Board of Curators was reconvened in public session at 1:40 P.M., on Thursday, June 20, 2019, in North 201 A and B of the Memorial Student Union on the University of Missouri-Columbia campus, Columbia, Missouri, pursuant to public notice given of said meeting. Curator Jon T. Sundvold, Chair of the Board of Curators, presided over the meeting. Present The Honorable Julia G. Brncic The Honorable Darryl M. Chatman The Honorable Jamie L. Farmer The Honorable Maurice B. Graham The Honorable Jeffrey L. Layman


The Honorable John R. Phillips The Honorable Phillip H. Snowden The Honorable David L. Steelman The Honorable Jon T. Sundvold Also Present Dr. Mun Y. Choi, President Mr. Stephen J. Owens, General Counsel Ms. Cindy Harmon, Secretary of the Board of Curators Mr. Avery Welker, Student Representative to the Board of Curators Dr. C. Mauli Agrawal, Chancellor, University of Missouri – Kansas City Dr. Gary K. Allen, Vice President for Information Technology Dr. Alexander Cartwright, Chancellor for University of Missouri-Columbia Mr. Jonathan Curtright, Chief Executive Officer, MU Health Ms. Kamrhan Farwell, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Ms. Marsha Fischer, Chief Human Resources Officer Dr. Thomas F. George, Chancellor for University of Missouri-St. Louis Dr. Steven W. Graham, Senior Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Ms. Christine Holt, Chief of Staff, UM System Mr. Kevin McDonald, Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Mark McIntosh, Vice President for Research and Economic Development Dr. Chris Maples, Interim Chancellor for Missouri University of Science and Technology Ms. Michelle Piranio, Interim Chief Audit Executive Mr. Ryan D. Rapp, Vice President for Finance Dr. Marshall Stewart, Vice Chancellor, Extension and Engagement Mr. Christian Basi, Director of Media Relations Media representatives General Business Transformation Update and Information Technology Annual Report – presented by Vice President Allen (slides on file for this information item) Resolution for Kevin G. McDonald, J.D., Ed.D It was endorsed by President Choi, recommended by Chair Sundvold, moved by

Curator Graham and seconded by Curator Steelman, that the following resolution

recognizing the dedicated service of Kevin G. McDonald, J.D., Ed.D to the University be

approved:


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Kevin G. McDonald, J.D., Ed.D., has served with distinction as the first UM System Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, from June 1, 2016 and dually as MU Vice Chancellor for Inclusion, Diversity & Equity, from July 1, 2017, until July 26, 2019; and WHEREAS, prior to joining the University of Missouri, he explored and implemented proactive diversity measures for nearly 15 years at Johns Hopkins University, Virginia Tech, and Rochester Institute of Technology; and WHEREAS, he laid the foundation of the Inclusive Excellence Framework across the UM System and all four institutions, as a means to move the university towards achieving their diversity and inclusion goals. He created and directed initiatives designed for leadership development, student success, and improving multicultural competencies for campus and System constituency; and WHEREAS, Kevin shared his expertise and leadership skills with many national organizations; College Board; Dale Carnegie; the City of Columbia; Boone County; state agencies; and colleges and universities across the United States; and WHEREAS, he created, refined, and implemented a leadership development and mentoring initiative aimed at improving access and academic outcomes for underrepresented high school students. The initiative is currently a partnership with public school districts in Columbia, Kansas City, and Jefferson City, Missouri; and

WHEREAS, his leadership inspired dozens of businesses and organizations in the local community, county and throughout the state to adopt the Inclusive Excellence Framework; and WHEREAS, he is a dedicated leader who advocates for honesty, transparency, and collaboration, and seeks opportunities to bring others together for innovative projects that serve members of our university community; and

WHEREAS, despite his many accomplishments and accolades, Kevin remains humble and gracious, and always seeks the opportunity to recognize the roles, talents and contribution of others. In all he does, Kevin is sure to stay thoughtful, consistent, forthright, transparent and principled—all with a smile; and WHEREAS, President Mun Choi states: “We are grateful for Dr. McDonald’s dedication to our faculty, students and staff in the pursuit of inclusive excellence. Dr. McDonald helped establish a framework and structure that we will continue to build upon as inclusion remains among our highest priorities.”; and


WHEREAS, Chancellor Alex Cartwright states: “The impact Dr. McDonald has had on Missouri’s flagship campus truly sets a tone for what it means to pursue inclusive excellence and grow together. We pledge to continue to carry out this important work for the benefit of our campus community.”; and WHEREAS, Kevin is a passionate, inspiring, and generous advocate, mentor, and champion to countless students, faculty, and staff; and in everything he does, he inspires and empowers everyone to manifest their full potential; and WHEREAS, to him, the entire University Family repeats Kevin’s favorite phrase, “Thanks a Million!”: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Curators, on behalf of the students, faculty, staff and alumni of the University of Missouri, and on behalf of the citizens of the State of Missouri, does hereby adopt this resolution in appreciation of the dedicated and devoted service of Kevin G. McDonald; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Secretary of the Board of Curators cause this resolution to be spread upon the minutes of this meeting and a duly inscribed copy thereof be furnished to Kevin G. McDonald, J.D, Ed.D. The motion carried unanimously (9-0) by voice vote with no abstentions. Resolution for Gary K. Allen, DVM, Ph.D. It was endorsed by President Choi, recommended by Chair Sundvold, moved by

Curator Graham and seconded by Curator Layman, that the following resolution

recognizing the dedicated service of Gary K. Allen, DVM, Ph.D to the University be

approved:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Gary K. Allen, DVM, Ph.D., has served with distinction as Vice President of Information Technology and University of Missouri-Columbia Chief Information Officer from July 1, 2006 until September 1, 2019; and WHEREAS, Dr. Allen has given over 32 years of service to the University of Missouri System and MU. Since being hired as a faculty member in the College of Veterinary Medicine in 1987, he served as a NIH Fellow in the School of Medicine Medical Informatics Group; was the Director of IT for the College of Veterinary Medicine, leading


the IT consolidation within the college; and served as Director of Advanced Computing Environments of Information Access and Technology Services; and WHEREAS, he pioneered dual UM/MU reporting and led the merger of the UM System and MU IT departments into the combined Division of IT for extraordinary cost savings and elimination of duplications, and recently established the foundation for unification of IT organizations across the entirety of UM System, including MU, UMSL, UMKC and Missouri S&T; and

WHEREAS, he oversaw the establishment of both the Information Security program and UM Strategic Project Management Office, encouraging the adoption and use of project management best-practices, and also provided leadership to, and facilitated the extension of, MOREnet services into underserved areas of the state; and

WHEREAS, among his many accomplishments, Gary co-founded the UM Bioinformatics Consortium in 2001 and served as its Executive Director; and was a founder of and served continuously on the Executive Committee of the Great Plains Network, the first regional connector to Internet2 and a non-profit consortium aggregating networks through GigaPoP connections, and advocating for research on behalf of universities and community innovators across the Midwest and Great Plains regions; and WHEREAS, Gary also served on the Board of Governors for the Tiger Institute, a technology partnership between MU HealthCare and the Cerner Corporation, and founded and served as the first chair of the Digital Accessibility Advisory Board, promoting a fully accessible digital campus; and

WHEREAS, President Mun Choi states: “Dr. Allen helped transform our IT services and made considerable progress towards unifying our four universities by upgrading our technology infrastructure. His remarkable achievements are only overshadowed by the incredible kindness and humility noted by all who work with him. Dr. Allen will be deeply missed by our community and we wish him true happiness in retirement.”; and

WHEREAS, Chancellor Alex Cartwright states: “IT management at a flagship, research institution is no small feat. We cannot thank Dr. Allen enough for his years of service, his vision and his support of each of MU’s critical missions.”; and

WHEREAS, he formed the first Enterprise Architecture group within the Division of IT, including the initiation of the ITSRQ to align procurement processes and ensure compliance of infrastructure and services; and

WHEREAS, he displays a true love of the job that he does, which shows in the enthusiasm he displays, the effort he puts into every project he manages, and the knowledge he shares with others. His colleagues say: “He reminded us often, and appropriately, that


Information Technology is about people, not technology” and “He fostered collaboration through compromise, striving to find “the third way”; and WHEREAS, Gary taught his team that Starbursts and after dinner mints can, in fact, serve as lunch, and he singlehandedly suppressed the availability of Diet Coke within Columbia and surrounding communities:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Curators, on behalf of the students, faculty, staff and alumni of the University of Missouri, and on behalf of the citizens of the State of Missouri, does hereby adopt this resolution in appreciation of the dedicated and devoted service of Gary K. Allen; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Secretary of the Board of Curators cause this resolution to be spread upon the minutes of this meeting and a duly inscribed copy thereof be furnished to Gary K. Allen, DVM, Ph.D. The motion carried unanimously (9-0) by voice vote with no abstentions. University of Missouri – Columbia Student Presentations - Topic: Beyond the Lab – Mizzou Students Contribute to the States Wellbeing (Nicketa Coombs, M.Ed., Alek Willsey, PhD Candidate and Jesus Oropeza) Good and Welfare of the Board – President Choi recognized Interim Chancellor Chris Maples of Missouri S&T and thanked him for his service and commitment to the University. Resolution for Executive Session of the Board of Curators Meeting, June 20-21, 2019

It was moved by Curator Graham and seconded by Curator Steelman, that there

shall be an executive session with a closed record and closed vote of the Board of Curators

meeting June 20-21, 2019 for consideration of:

• Section 610.021(1), RSMo, relating to matters identified in that provision, which include legal actions, causes of action or litigation, and confidential or privileged communications with counsel; and

• Section 610.021(2), RSMo, relating to matters identified in that provision, which include leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate; and


• Section 610.021(3), RSMo, relating to matters identified in that provision, which include hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting of particular employees; and

• Section 610.021(12), RSMo, relating to matters identified in that provision,

which include sealed bids and related documents and sealed proposals and related documents or documents related to a negotiated contract; and

• Section 610.021 (13), RSMo, relating to matters identified in that provision,

which include individually identifiable personnel records, performance ratings, or records pertaining to employees or applicants for employment; and

• Section 610.021 (14), RSMo, relating to matters identified in that provision,

which include records which are protected from disclosure by law. Roll call vote of the Board:

Curator Brncic voted yes. Curator Chatman was absent for vote. Curator Farmer voted yes. Curator Graham voted yes. Curator Layman voted yes. Curator Phillips voted yes. Curator Snowden voted yes. Curator Steelman voted yes. Curator Sundvold voted yes. The motion carried.

The public session of the Board of Curators meeting recessed at 2:45 PM on June 20, 2019. Board of Curators Meeting – Executive Session A meeting of the University of Missouri Board of Curators was convened in executive session at 3:15 P.M., on Thursday, June 20, 2019, in North 204 of the Memorial Student Union on the University of Missouri-Columbia campus, Columbia, Missouri, pursuant to public notice given of said meeting. Curator Jon T. Sundvold, Chair of the Board of Curators, presided over the meeting. Present The Honorable Julia G. Brncic The Honorable Darryl M. Chatman The Honorable Jamie L. Farmer The Honorable Maurice B. Graham


The Honorable Jeffrey L. Layman The Honorable John R. Phillips The Honorable Phillip H. Snowden The Honorable David L. Steelman The Honorable Jon T. Sundvold Also Present Dr. Mun Y. Choi, President Mr. Stephen J. Owens, General Counsel Ms. Cindy Harmon, Secretary of the Board of Curators Mr. Avery Welker, Student Representative to the Board of Curators Ms. Kamrhan Farwell, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Ms. Marsha Fischer, Chief Human Resources Officer Ms. Christine Holt, Chief of Staff, UM System Mr. Ryan D. Rapp, Vice President for Finance Review of Consent Agenda – Executive Session – No discussion. Consent Agenda – Executive Session

It was endorsed by President Choi, moved by Curator Snowden and seconded by

Curator Graham, that the following items be approved by consent agenda:

CLOSED CONSENT AGENDA

Action 1. Property Sale, UM 2. Property Lease, UM 3. Curators’ Distinguished Professor, Virginia Blanton, UMKC 4. Curators’ Distinguished Professor, Kun Cheng, UMKC 5. Curators’ Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Wai Yim Ching, UMKC 6. Curators’ Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Jerry Dias, UMKC 7. Curators’ Distinguished Professor Emerita, Felicia Londre, UMKC 8. Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus, Dennis Merrill,

UMKC 9. Curators’ Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Jere Robert Francis, MU

1. 302 Property Sale, UM – this item may be given public notice upon its completion.

2. 303 Property Lease, UM –– this item may be given public notice upon its completion.

3. Curators’ Distinguished Professor, Virginia Blanton, UMKC –


that upon the recommendation of Chancellor Agrawal, the Provost, and the Senior Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, it is recommended that Professor Virginia Blanton be named to the position University of Missouri Curators’ Distinguished Professor, effective 07/01/2019. Professor Blanton will receive a $10,000 annual stipend as long as she holds this position. $5,000 will go to increased compensation (salary and benefits less applicable taxes) with the remaining $5,000 available for professional expenses associated with her teaching, research, or creative activities. In accordance with Collected Rules and Regulations, 320.070, this appointment is for a period of five years which may be renewed at the discretion of the Chancellor.

4. Curators’ Distinguished Professor, Kun Cheng, UMKC –

that upon the recommendation of Chancellor Agrawal, the Provost, and the Senior Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, it is recommended that Professor Kun Cheng be named to the position University of Missouri Curators’ Distinguished Professor, effective 07/01/2019. Professor Cheng will receive a $10,000 annual stipend as long as he holds this position. $5,000 will go to increased compensation (salary and benefits less applicable taxes) with the remaining $5,000 available for professional expenses associated with his teaching, research, or creative activities. In accordance with Collected Rules and Regulations, 320.070, this appointment is for a period of five years which may be renewed at the discretion of the Chancellor.

5. Curators’ Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Wai Yim Ching, UMKC –

that upon the recommendation of Chancellor Agrawal it is recommended that Professor Wai Yim Ching be named to the position University of Missouri Distinguished Professor Emeritus, effective 09/01/2019.

6. Curators’ Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Jerry Dias, UMKC –

that upon the recommendation of Chancellor Agrawal it is recommended that Professor Jerry Dias be named to the position University of Missouri Distinguished Professor Emeritus, effective 09/01/2019.

7. Curators’ Distinguished Professor Emerita, Felicia Londre, UMKC –

that upon the recommendation of Chancellor Agrawal it is recommended that Professor Felicia Londre be named to the position University of Missouri Distinguished Professor Emerita, effective 09/01/2019.

8. Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus, Dennis Merrill, UMKC –


that upon the recommendation of Chancellor Agrawal it is recommended that Professor Dennis Merrill be named to the position University of Missouri Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus, effective 09/01/2019.

9. Curators’ Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Jere Robert Francis, MU –

that upon the recommendation of Chancellor Cartwright it is recommended that Professor Jere Robert Francis be named to the position University of Missouri Distinguished Professor Emeritus, effective 09/01/2019.

Roll Call Vote of the Full Board: Curator Brncic voted yes. Curator Chatman voted yes. Curator Farmer voted yes. Curator Graham voted yes. Curator Layman voted yes. Curator Phillips voted yes. Curator Snowden voted yes. Curator Steelman voted yes. Curator Sundvold voted yes. The motion carried.

General Business Chancellor Agrawal and UMKC Athletic Director, Mr. Brandon Martin, joined the meeting. UMKC Athletics Conference Change – presented by Chancellor Agrawal and Mr. Brandon Martin

It was recommended by Chancellor Agrawal, endorsed by President Choi, moved

by Curator Graham and seconded by Curator Brncic, that:

Pursuant to Collected Rule and Regulation 270.060.H, the Board of Curators approves University of Missouri – Kansas City’s proposal to withdraw from the Western Athletic Conference for the purpose of affiliating with the Summit League on the same or substantially similar terms as those presented to the Board during its meeting of June 20-21, 2019, with the final agreements subject to approval by General Counsel as to legal form.

Roll Call Vote of the Full Board:


Curator Brncic voted yes. Curator Chatman voted yes. Curator Farmer voted yes. Curator Graham voted yes. Curator Layman voted yes. Curator Phillips voted yes. Curator Snowden voted yes. Curator Steelman voted yes. Curator Sundvold voted yes. The motion carried.

Chancellor Agrawal and Mr. Martin excused themselves from the meeting. Update on Chief Compliance & Audit Officer Search – Presented by Vice President Ryan Rapp Vice President Rapp presented an update of the recruitment thus far and candidates. Ms. Farwell excused herself from the meeting. Compensation and Human Resources Committee – Executive Session Annual Performance Review, Interim Chief Audit Executive, Michelle Piranio

It was recommended by the Compensation and Human Resources Committee,

moved by Curator Snowden and seconded by Curator Steelman, that based on the review

of the performance of Interim Chief Audit Executive, Michelle Piranio for the period July

1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, the Board of Curators approves that the base salary of

Michelle Piranio be increased by 2.5%, effective September 1, 2019.

Roll Call Vote of the Full Board: Curator Brncic voted yes. Curator Chatman was absent for the vote. Curator Farmer voted yes. Curator Graham voted yes. Curator Layman voted yes.


Curator Phillips voted yes. Curator Snowden voted yes. Curator Steelman voted yes. Curator Sundvold voted yes. The motion carried.

Annual Performance Review, Secretary of the Board of Curators, Cindy S. Harmon

It was recommended by the Compensation and Human Resources Committee,

moved by Curator Snowden and seconded by Curator Graham, that based on the review of

the performance of Secretary of the Board of Curators, Cindy S. Harmon for the period

July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, the Board of Curators approves that the base salary of

Cindy S. Harmon be increased by 8%, effective September 1, 2019.

Roll Call Vote of the Full Board: Curator Brncic voted yes. Curator Chatman was absent for vote. Curator Farmer voted yes. Curator Graham voted yes. Curator Layman voted yes. Curator Phillips voted yes. Curator Snowden voted yes. Curator Steelman voted yes. Curator Sundvold voted yes. The motion carried.

Ms. Farwell rejoined the meeting. General Business President’s report on personnel and contracts – presented by President Choi No action taken by the Board. General Counsel Report – presented by General Counsel Owens


No action taken by the Board. Adjourn Board of Curators Executive Session

It was moved by Curator Brncic and seconded by Curator Graham that the Board of Curators executive session, June 20-21, 2019, be adjourned.

Roll Call Vote of the Full Board: Curator Brncic voted yes. Curator Chatman was absent for vote. Curator Farmer voted yes. Curator Graham voted yes. Curator Layman voted yes. Curator Phillips voted yes. Curator Snowden voted yes. Curator Steelman voted yes. Curator Sundvold voted yes. The motion carried.

The executive session of the Board of Curators meeting adjourned at 6:10 PM on Thursday, June 20, 2019. Friday, June 21, 2019 8:05 A.M. Reconvened Public Session A meeting of the University of Missouri Board of Curators was reconvened in public session at 8:05 A.M., on Friday, June 21, 2019, in North 201 A and B of the Memorial Student Union on the University of Missouri-Columbia campus, Columbia, Missouri, pursuant to public notice given of said meeting. Curator Jon T. Sundvold, Chair of the Board of Curators, presided over the meeting. Present The Honorable Julia G. Brncic The Honorable Jamie L. Farmer The Honorable Maurice B. Graham The Honorable Jeffrey L. Layman The Honorable John R. Phillips The Honorable Phillip H. Snowden The Honorable David L. Steelman


The Honorable Jon T. Sundvold The Honorable Darryl M. Chatman was absent. Also Present Dr. Mun Y. Choi, President Mr. Stephen J. Owens, General Counsel Ms. Cindy Harmon, Secretary of the Board of Curators Mr. Avery Welker, Student Representative to the Board of Curators Dr. C. Mauli Agrawal, Chancellor, University of Missouri – Kansas City Dr. Gary K. Allen, Vice President for Information Technology Dr. Alexander Cartwright, Chancellor for University of Missouri-Columbia Mr. Jonathan Curtright, Chief Executive Officer, MU Health Ms. Kamrhan Farwell, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Ms. Marsha Fischer, Chief Human Resources Officer Dr. Thomas F. George, Chancellor for University of Missouri-St. Louis Dr. Steven W. Graham, Senior Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Ms. Christine Holt, Chief of Staff, UM System Mr. Kevin McDonald, Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Mark McIntosh, Vice President for Research and Economic Development Dr. Chris Maples, Interim Chancellor for Missouri University of Science and Technology Ms. Michelle Piranio, Interim Chief Audit Executive Mr. Ryan D. Rapp, Vice President for Finance Dr. Marshall Stewart, Vice Chancellor, Extension and Engagement Mr. Christian Basi, Director of Media Relations Media representatives General Business Collegiate Student Mental Health Discussion – facilitated by Dr. Chris Sullivan, UMSL (slides and information on file for this information item) The purpose of this discussion was to provide the Board of Curators with information about collegiate mental health in the national and UM contexts. The session was designed to be educational and interactive. A panel discussion included at the table Dr. Patti Fleck, Missouri S&T, Dr. D’Andrea Braddix, UMSL, Dr. Chris Brown, UMKC, Jamie Shutter, MU and Jennifer Mossgraber, UMSL. Presentations also given by Dr. Christy Hutton regarding Sanvello app and by Dr. Keith Herman and Dr. Wendy Reinke regarding the Missouri Prevention Center. It was moved by Curator Steelman and seconded by Curator Graham, that the Board

of Curators meeting and committee meetings, June 20-21, 2019, be adjourned.



The public session and committee meetings of the Board of Curators meeting were adjourned at 10:20 AM on June 21, 2019. The official launch of a Statewide Precision Health Initiative and groundbreaking of its anchoring research facility – NextGen Precision Health, was held following the Board meeting and attended by the Curators and UM System leaders. Respectfully submitted,

Cindy S. Harmon Secretary of the Board of Curators University of Missouri System Approved by the Board of Curators on September 26, 2019

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